Abbreviation ACOM Phone +61 1800 672 692 | Status Open Founded 1999 | |
Established 1999 (1999) (Forebears: 1941 (1941)) Previous names Kenmore Christian College (Queensland)Churches of Christ Theological College (New South Wales) Address Rhodes Waterside Shopping Centre, 3/1 Rider Blvd, Rhodes NSW 2138, Australia Similar Nazarene Theological College, Stirling Theological College, Adelaide College of Ministries, Catholic Institute of Sydney, Bible College of South Au | ||
The Australian College of Ministries (ACOM), a tertiary Christian educational institution that is a member institution of the Sydney College of Divinity, delivers accredited theological studies at vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate award levels. Owned by the Churches of Christ in NSW, the college delivers a mix of online education and face-to-face delivery.
The college was formed as the result of the 1999 merger of Kenmore College (Queensland) and the Churches of Christ Theological College (New South Wales).
Overview
The college integrates academic studies, skill-enhancement competencies and character-formation ACOM's model of training has been noted by a scholar for its commitment to the integration of theory and practice, situated learning and the role of the mentor in student learning.
In its four schools (Bible, theology, leadership and spirituality), ACOM houses a faculty with a focus on leadership and teaching. This faculty serves over 1100 students across Australia (comprising 700 vocational, 300 undergraduate and 180 postgraduate students) and has offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth